The Best Gourmet Burgers for a 4th of July Cookout

It's just not July 4th without a burger on your plate. This year, change things up a bit by serving some gourmet patties. These juicy burgers  made with everything from beef and lamb to sausage and black beans  boast high-quality toppings that enhance their rich and enticing flavors. Serve them with our best potato salads and festive Fourth of July desserts for a complete celebratory menu.

Want more? Check out this interview with Guy Fieri, who talks about his July 4th plans and his nonprofit foundation, Cooking with Kids.

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Bacon Burgers on Brioche Buns

This grand burger is a custom blend of ground prime rib, brisket, skirt steak, and tenderloin, topped with bacon and triple-cream cheese.

Vietnamese-Style Bánh Mì Burgers

Is this an American take on a Vietnamese classic or a Vietnamese take on an American classic? Either way, these spicy burgers topped with Tabasco-spiked mayonnaise, slivers of crunchy pickled carrots, and sprigs of cilantro are wonderful. Keep them small for easy finger food.

Smoked Gouda and Bacon Burgers with Barbecue Sauce

Brian Perrone was reluctant to put a burger on the Slows Bar BQ menu because he wanted to focus on barbecue. At the insistence of his partners, he came up with this patty melt-style burger topped with smoked Gouda, sweet house-made barbecue sauce and hot sauce-spiked onions. He's glad he did: It was an instant hit.

Italian-Sausage Burgers with Garlicky Spinach

Using sausage in burgers is a smart shortcut, because the meat is already seasoned. Plus, there's no shortage of flavor on these Italian burgers, topped with garlicky sautéed spinach, Provolone cheese, and sun-dried-tomato pesto.

Brown-Rice Veggie Burgers

Make your own veggie burgers so you can add in bold flavors like the chipotle in adobo and shredded Monterey Jack cheese used here. Cooked brown rice is the base for these easy burgers, ready in 30 minutes.